NPI offers exciting and thought-provoking continuing education seminars, workshops, conferences, and programs designed for all who wish to deepen their knowledge of psychoanalytic theory and practice.
Our goal is to address the needs of practicing clinicians, counselors, therapists, MFTs, LCSWs, graduate and post-graduate students, and is tailored to meet the different developmental levels of individuals who are interested in beginning –as well as furthering– their psychoanalytic experience.
We provide continuing education and events in greater South Orange County.
Upcoming Training Opportunities, Workshops & Events
Upcoming sessions: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 14, 21
1.5 hours per week
Psychoanalytic Consultation and Reading Group
This series of six weekly sessions (1.5 hours each) offers pre-licensed and licensed therapists a safe and confidential place to get help with difficult cases, discuss professional challenges, and explore new ways to approach clients.
February 14, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14 and March 21, 2025.
8:30 am - 10:00 am PT
Theories of Mind: An Introduction to Working Psychoanalytically
This 6 session course provides an introduction to the key schools of thought within the psychoanalytic tradition, including Freud, Ego psychology, Klein, Object relations, Winnicott, and others.
March 28, 2025 (In-Person) April 11, 2025 (Online)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm PT
NPI Open House
Join us for an engaging opportunity to learn more about NPI! Meet the Dean and President for an introduction to the programs offered, connect with current candidates, experience a live class in action, and participate in a Q&A session to explore all our program offerings. In-Person Open House: Friday, March 28, 2025 (9:00 am [...]
April 26, 2025
9:00 am - 4:30 pm PT
Small Moments, Big Consequences: Race and Culture Collisions in Clinical Work
Course Description: We are all imbedded in the sociocultural context in which we exist. The personal subjectivities of both therapist and patient are deeply affected by the experiences within their particular sociocultural context. Race and culture make their way into the clinical dyad in myriad ways both big and small with big consequences. The [...]
